The TRUTH About NIKE Golf – NEW IRONS FOR 2025?! Why Nike Golf Clubs Failed & How the Nike Slingshot Irons Compare to Today’s Best (Including TaylorMade P790) In this video, we dive into the rise and fall of Nike Golf Clubs — a brand that once seemed poised to dominate the golf equipment market. But why did Nike decide to exit the golf business, and what led to the downfall of their golf division? We’ll explore the reasons behind their exit and how their innovative products, like the Nike Slingshot Irons, still hold up today. The Slingshot Irons were known for their perimeter weighting, forgiving design, and innovative technology when they were first introduced. Could they still rival the performance of today’s top-tier irons? Join us as we break down: – The history and legacy of Nike Golf Clubs – The key factors behind Nike’s decision to leave the golf market – How the Nike Slingshot Irons stack up against modern competitors like TaylorMade P790 – What makes the P790 irons so popular, and can the Slingshot still compete in terms of feel, distance, and forgiveness? – A look at the tech features that set both sets of irons apart, from the hollow construction of the P790 to the slingshot technology in Nike’s irons Whether you’re a golf enthusiast or just curious about the evolution of golf equipment, this video has you covered. Don’t forget to hit like, subscribe, and comment below — what’s your take on Nike’s exit from golf, and which irons would you pick for your next round? #NikeGolf
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I play the 718 AP2's… can't see me changing any time soon…. with Graffalloy blue graphite shafts….😲
I had the chunkier OSS version of these. The wedges felt awful and made a whistling sound.
On my list of ugliness irons ever made, right next to the Cleveland VAS irons. I think Nike put a bandage clip on the back of those irons.
I currently carry a Nike putter so yes they're still relevant!
I have two Nike iron sets, Pro Combo 2014s, and Vrs Covert Forged 2s. Both are great in their own right.
0:36 Bahaha I have one of those balls on my mantle that I found on course a couple years ago
Bingo James. They were so ahead of there time no one knew what they were doing. So tech nike was using seemed crazy or unconventional. Fast forward now everyone is using there tech. 😮
I never used the Nike Irons, but man that logo does look sweet on the irons.
I also see you and Peter Finch have the same theory on putters that more of them is better hahahaha.
I’m still looking for that Teryllium putter. Found one, but it was a scam
I would like, strictly for nostalgic purposes, the old school Tommy Armour 845’s from back when I was in high school (early to mid 90’s). I caddied all summer to get those clubs, and still came up short with the money. I wanted to try out for my high school team but when I practiced before the season started with the guys that were on the team, they really ripped on me for my old Wilson irons that I was given by my great uncle! They were super blades! And even though I shot as good or better then the other guys, I was laughed at on the course. And when you’re 13 and a freshmen, that kinda hurt! 😅. It wasn’t until the coach saw me beating our senior starters as a freshman, with my “old man clubs”, when the other guys started to be decent towards me.
I ended up starting as a freshman. And I played all 4 years with those old clubs I had. I did love to caddy back then. I loved seeing the clubs that those guys had. And I learned a lot about golf to be honest.
But I will always feel a little sad knowing I never got to own the one set of clubs I really wanted. So I’d love to see them come back with the old school aesthetics.
I demoed those clubs back in the day. Wound up going with Ping G5 irons because of the looks but those Nike's felt great.
"forgiving" clubs stunt your growth. If you don't get penalized for a bad shot you'll never learn to adjust your swing to hit good shots.
I play the Slingshot OSS version myself and they are wonderful irons. I think these were way ahead of their time.
I bought these when they first came out and literally just replaced this year with P790s. Great clubs, I broke 80 several times with them. I only upgraded because I figured it was about time lol. I still have them just in case though. Bonus, I Upgraded my matchspeed SQ driver too lol
with many companies going Hollow body, Those Nike irons played so easy in the day, I had it with the cpr hybid which even today would do mwell.
Haha I played the sumo driver for a few seasons and actually I loved the thing. Only problem was it was so quiet off the clubhead. I always thought their clubs looked amazing and sounded great minus the sumo. If didn’t play cobra I would have been playing Nike. Also loved their golf balls was upset they stopped their balls.
If Nike Golf had persevered for a couple more years I’m sure they’d be one of the top top brands by now
Always Biggie!
James, congrats on pronouncing Nike correctly (most of the time). Much easier to listen to – and a great video as usual
Haha. Don't laugh, I am 9hcp and I still use my nike slingshot 4d from 2012ish? – which is the model after this. They are awesome. Also got a set of callawy epics and I keep going back to the slingshots. The 4D model looks way better. No chance of a cheap replacement set now though!
I bought a sw to 2 iron set of Ryder mk2 clubs ……. For a tenner.
Gonna get them reshafted as I absolutely love them😍
Loved the Nike mojo golf ball
My 1st set of brand new clubs paid £550 ish from American golf about 16/17 years ago
I’ve been playing Nike VR irons for the couple years and I love them. Just picked up a Nike methodcore center shafted putter that’s going in my bag as well. Hopefully by next year I’ll just have an entire bag of Nike other than my wedges
Can you do the same with the Vapor Fly driver?
Great video James! Thank you for continuing to review more affordable clubs and showing how they can still perform with today's market. God Bless you brother
I used to have a set of Nike Slingshot irons. Easy to hit!